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Wasoqopa’q First Nation | Aboriginal Head Start Program | 2020-2021
- Published: August 31 2020 10:46
Service Canada Is Open For Business
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Steeper Climb Workshops for Youth
- Published: July 31 2020 12:11
Mask Making Project for Band Members @ Wildcat Reserve
- Published: July 29 2020 09:49
Health Update #12 with AFN Community Health Nurse
- Published: July 28 2020 14:07
Hello Everyone!
As you know, I am back in the Gold River Health Centre and available for appointments both virtually, or in office. I can be most easily contacted by email: You can also call my cell phone 902-277-2297. Please watch the AFN Community Health Facebook page for updates, information, programs and contests. Another contest will be coming soon, and I am currently working on a virtual healthy living program for the fall. If you have any requests or ideas, please get in touch with me to let me know.
As of Friday, July 31, masks will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces. Children under two are exempt, as well as children aged two to four when their caregiver cannot get them to wear a mask. People with valid medical reasons for not wearing a mask are also exempt. The list of places this will include are listed in the first link below.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Strang has stated that there are very few valid medical exemptions and these mostly pertain to anxiety disorders. The Canadian Thoracic Society states there is no evidence that wearing a mask worsens a chronic lung condition such as asthma or COPD (second link below). Wearing a mask can be uncomfortable, and may cause some to feel anxious, but we must all try to do our part to help minimize the spread of Covid-19, if you are able.
If you have trouble wearing a mask, there are ways you can work on that. Start now by wearing one at home for short periods of time. Practice wearing it for longer periods of time when you know you are safe and able to take it off at any time. This can help ease your mind and build up your tolerance. Also, you can try reminding yourself “this isn’t just for me, this is to protect my family, my friends, and my community”
- https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200724004
- https://cts-sct.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/June-5_2020_Face-Mask-position-statement-1-2.pdf
Take Care,
Wash your hands, and wear a mask
Chelsea Sawyer
AFN Community Health Nurse
Health Update #11 with WFN Community Health Nurse
- Published: July 14 2020 14:36
Update in Services:
Happy Tuesday Everyone,
I am now back in the Gold River Health Centre. I will be available Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm, by appointments only. At this time, there will be a strict no drop-in policy at this time. You can reach me by email: by phone: 902-277-2297. Once you arrive at the office for your appointment hand sanitizer will be available to sanitize your hands or you may wash in the public bathroom available.
Beginning Thursday, July 16th, our child and youth mental health worker, Bryn will also be available, once a week. She will be available by appointment as well; she has openings and is available to take on new clients. You can call or email me, and Bryn will call you back to book your appointments.
Our adult mental health worker Shondalee, who is covering for Mike during his 1-year leave, is still available via telehealth, either by phone or video chat. Again, you can contact me and I will get you in touch with her, or you can contact her directly at 902-521-7158 (please leave a message), or email to book your new or follow-up appointments.
Continue to follow the AFN Community Health Facebook group for updates, programs, and contests. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we continue to navigate new normals and protocols through this pandemic.
As always, take care and wash your hands!
Chelsea Sawyer
Community Health Nurse
Wasoqopa'q First Nation